As travellers, we know that storytelling is simply a natural part of the experience. At World Nomads we believe that sharing the world's stories is one of the best ways to learn about different people, the places in which they live, and the intricacies ... Read more >

Applications are now closed - best of luck to everyone that applied!
Aspiring filmmakers, we want to send you to San Luis Potosi , Mexico to capture ‘Dia de los Muertos’ one of Mexico’s most colourful and celebrated ... Read more >

We realize that the travel writing realm is a very difficult one to break into, which is why we decided to shake things up a bit this year and send three writers on assignment, instead of just one.
This opportunity captured the imaginations of wordsmiths ... Read more >

Applications are now closed - best of luck to everyone that applied!
Yes, we said road trip! Oh, those two little words that hold so many possibilities, so many unwritten stories. It's all too easy to daydream about jaunting across Europe ... Read more >

With every program we run, we are amazed at how difficult judging the entries can be. However, I have to say, ‘Passport & Plate: ITALY’ truly takes the cake (pun intended). As this program was not based on a very specific talent (like ... Read more >

Applications are now closed - best of luck to everyone that applied!
We believe that you can learn much about a culture through food and want to give three enthusiastic (and hungry) travelers the chance to connect with and better understand ... Read more >

Aspiring filmmakers, presenters and nomads, again you have brought us an amazing raft of videos from across the world. This year has to be the most diverse group of entrants that we have seen yet - both in nationality and in film topics.
This year ... Read more >

Applications are now closed - best of luck to everyone that applied!
Go on a filmmaking assignment to New Orleans!
Every nomad has a story. And we believe that those stories are worth sharing with the world.
This year, ... Read more >

Yes, we know you all have been waiting patiently for this announcement…and it has absolutely come down to the wire this year!
We were blown away by the range of diverse photographic stories that were submitted this year. The judges were taken ... Read more >

Applications are now closed - best of luck to everyone that applied!
Ever wondered what it would be like on assignment as a National Geographic photographer?
This is your chance to go to Greenland and be mentored ... Read more >

In 2011, our Travel Documentary Scholarship winner went on assignment to Arnhem Land in the far north of Australia. This is the traditional land of the Yolngu people, one of whom died over the weekend.
Yunupingu was the lead singer of Yothu Yindi ... Read more >

First of all, thank you all for waiting so patiently as we completed our deliberations on the final shortlist. Each year, you seem to make the job of judging just a bit more difficult - and this year was no exception. As well as taking us on your personal ... Read more >

Applications are now closed - best of luck to everyone that applied!
Keen to turn your passion for writing into a profession?
This year we want to send you to Beijing, China!
Crisscrossed by freeways, spiked with ... Read more >

Photo by Jake Salyers
We have to admit, each year you all make our job just a little bit harder – and this year, you blew the judges away - out of their chairs and across the world on your photographic journeys.
Not only did you manage ... Read more >

Applications are now closed - best of luck to everyone that applied!
Ever wondered what it would be like on assignment as a National Geographic photographer?
This is your chance to go to Oman and be mentored by ... Read more >

Photo by Anna Zhu, winner of the 2009 Travel Photography Scholarship
Aspiring photographers, this year we have put together a list of questions that get asked over and over in the photo scholarship application process. Please take a ... Read more >

Nomads, we have been thoroughly overwhelmed by the quality of presenting and filmmaking talent out there. We received 288 entries from all corners of the globe for the 2012 Travel Film Scholarship to Brazil and each of you shared yourselves, your ... Read more >

Applications are now closed - best of luck to everyone that applied!
Go on assignment to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and experience Carnival.
Every nomad has a story. And we believe that those stories are worth sharing with the ... Read more >

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